Kwaza people
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The Kwaza) are an indigenous people
in Brazil
. They speak the Kwaza language
. They live with the Aikanã
and Latundê in the province of Rondônia
. Their current population is 40.
Indigenous peoples in Brazil
The Indigenous peoples in Brazil comprise a large number of distinct ethnic groups who inhabited the country prior to the European invasion around 1500...
in Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
. They speak the Kwaza language
Kwaza language
Kwaza is an endangered, unclassified language spoken by the Kwaza people of Brazil. there were only 25 known speakers living in close proximity with neighbouring speakers of the Aikanã and Nambikwaran languages, though over half of these were children.- Vowels :* All vowels, except , may be...
. They live with the Aikanã
Aikanã
The Aikanã are an indigenous people of Brazil, living in the state of Rondônia, in the western Amazonian lowlands. They are also known as the Cassupá, Massaca, Columbiara, Huari, Mundé, and Tubarão.-Land:...
and Latundê in the province of Rondônia
Rondônia
Rondônia is a state in Brazil, located in the north-western part of the country. To the west is a short border with the state of Acre, to the north is the state of Amazonas, in the east is Mato Grosso, and in the south is Bolivia. Its capital is Porto Velho. The state was named after Candido Rondon...
. Their current population is 40.